Adult Bls algorithm Flashcards
what is the first thing you do when you approach scene
verify scene saftey
what do you do if victim is unresponsive 1 of 3
shout for nearby help
what do you do if victim is unresponsive 2 of 3
activate emergency response system via mobile phone
what do you do if victim is unresponsive 3 of 3
Get AED and emergency equipment
Next you look and check for????
No breathing( or only gasping) wile simultaneously checking for a pulse.
If normal breathing and has a pulse then….
monitor until ems arrives
No normal breathing but has a pulse
Provide rescue breathing
rescue breathing is
1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds, or about 10-12 breaths per minute
while providing rescue breathing check pulse every
2 minutes and if no pulse begain cpr
NO breathing (gasping) and has no pulse you should
begin cpr
in cpr you should compress at a rate of
30 to 2
after cpr is initiated when should you use aed
as soon as possible
once aed is placed, you check for …
a shock-able rhythm
if rhythm is shock-able you give
1 shock and resume cpr immediately for about 2 min/ when aed prompts rhythm check
after shocking and continuing cpr, you should proceed until…
Als arrives or patient starts moving
